Abstract
There are problems of low efficiency but high costs in the supply logistics system of Chinese oilfield. Aiming to reduce the cost of logistics and enhance the efficiency, the petroleum industry in China plans to outsource all its functions of supply logistics. This study adopted a cost measurement model to help the mangers to make a decision. Data are collected from a real accord of a big Chinese oilfield. Results can be drawn and arrive at the two conclusions: it is not a reasonable decision to outsource all products logistics functions; those low valued, large volume and non-special products will enjoy the advantages provided the 3PL company.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | ICLEM 2012 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Logistics for Sustained Economic Development - Technology and Management for Efficiency - Proceedings of the 2012 International Conference of Logistics Engineering and Management |
| Pages | 1139-1145 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2012 |
| Event | 2012 International Conference of Logistics Engineering and Management: Logistics for Sustained Economic Development - Technology and Management for Efficiency, ICLEM 2012 - Chengdu, China Duration: 8 Oct 2012 → 10 Oct 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | 2012 International Conference of Logistics Engineering and Management: Logistics for Sustained Economic Development - Technology and Management for Efficiency, ICLEM 2012 |
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| Country/Territory | China |
| City | Chengdu |
| Period | 8/10/12 → 10/10/12 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering